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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1953-12-17, Page 15THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 17, 1953 Page 13 Persoijftl Items Tha County Bookmobile visit ed the Lucan Library Wednesday and left a splendid collection of books. Mr and son, Sunday with Kennedy," Mr, and and family with Mr. and Mrs. Irving Gibson. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson, of Belmont, were guests of Mr. and Mrs George Garton, of Till- sonburg, last Wednesday. Miss Vera Wasnidge, Toronto, spent last weekend with her pa­ rents, Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Was-? nidge. On Sunday they all were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Wasnidge. Mr. and Mrs. Warner McRo­ berts visited with Mac. ■ Lamond, of Sunday. Miss Ida Porte fortune to fall in week and is now in St. Joseph’s Hospital with a fractured verte­ bra. The Lucan W.I. held successful sale of home on Saturday afternoon. Rev. J. F. Wagland .and Mrs. Earl Kennedy of Springfield, Mr. and Mrs. spent Ernest JonesMrs. Wilmer spent last Tuesday Ladies Guild C.G.I.T. To Sing Carols Mr. and Mrs. Cromarty, last had the mis- her home last a very cooking has re­ turned home from a church busi­ ness trip to the States. Mrs. T. C. McFarlane was the guest speaker at the Clandeboye W.I. last Wednesday. She told the story of “The Other Wise, Man”. Messrs. F. G. Stanley and C. W. Stanley .called on their mo­ ther, Mrs. James Stanley, last weekend. The Lucan C.G.I.T. are holding •a vesper candle-lighting service in the United Church at 7:30 Sunday evening, December 20. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Reilly spent Sunday in Brantford, the guests of the latter's brother, Mr. W. McConkey. <• Mr. and Mrs. John Park and Jackie were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Len Lobsinger of Sarnia. Mr. and Mrs. Henry I-Iodgins attended the L.O.L. old time par­ ty at Mooresville December 5. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Caldwell, of Shedden, spent last Friday with Mrs. W. Dickins. Mr. and Mrs. Wes Revington were Sunday guests of Mrs. Wes Hobbs of Thorndale. Mrs. Brownlee’s group of Holy Trinity Guild catered to the ’ ' •Club dinner in the church ment Monday evening. The speaker, who was to have •en on Civil Defence, was ill and ■could not be present. Gary Elson, one of bantam hockey team, misfortune to get hit on with a puck last Saturday, which confined him to his home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Abbott family spent Sunday with •and Mrs. Henry Hodgins. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Noels family, of Aylmer, spent weekend with Mrs. W. Dickins. Edna Hos- from Lions base­ guest spok- Lucan’s had the the face till and Mr. and last Lucan And District News Wl Assists Public Library, Sponsors Festival Speaker Rus- Mrs. C. A. Mann (nee Buwden) is in St. Michaels pital, Toronto, recuperating a recent operation. 'Guests with Mr. and Mrs. sell Goddard on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Goddard and Mr. Pat Ivan, of Denfield, and Mr. George Needham, of Hyde Park. Mr. and Mrs. D. Field visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. Trevethick of Brinsley last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John Darling have moved into the house re­ cently vacated hy- Mr. Grant Ir­ win, George St., who has moved into an apartment at the planing mill. For the fourth year, S.S. 6, Blanshard Township, has, receiv­ ed the award given by the Horti­ cultural Society for the neatest and most improved school surrounding. The teacher is Anna Hardie, of Revere. and Mrs. Owing to the hockey at the arena, the December meeting of the Lucan W.I, was held last Thursday evening in Holy Trinity parish hall with the president, Mrs. Warner McRoberts, presid­ ing. Thirty-five members answer­ ed the roll call by presenting a gift to be sent to elderly people at the County Home, Stratliroy. During the business session, $25 was voted to the Luean Pub­ lic Library. A letter was read by Mrs. C. H. George from the Canadian Health Society asking that the Lucan branch again use their penny bags. Mrs. Gordon Banting and Mrs. I. Carling con­ sented to take charge of the sewing for the Children's Aid. Articles were given out at the close of the meeting. Mrs. Wes. Hodgins, Mrs. J. Park and Mrs. Sheridan Revington were appoint­ ed to take charge of the Decem­ ber 12 bake sale. The president reported on the Dr. H. A. Sow- alter lecture at the Community Centre on December 8. The guests speaker, Mrs. J. F. Wagland, told the story of ‘‘The Other Wise Man.” All enjoyed the singing of three numbers by tiny Barbara and Nancy Park, who were ac­ companied by their mother, Mrs. Dave Park. Another feature of the evening yas a display of Christmas de­ corations. The judges, Mrs. J. McLean and Mrs. N. Hardy, awarded a prize, donated by Mrs. F. Booth, to Miss Lina Abbott’s display of painted cones. A thank- you letter from’ Claire Wallace for the gift sent her was read. A short carol singing period was led by Mrs. T. A. Hodgins. While the hostesses, Mrs. Har­ old Whyte, Mrs. Earl Young, Mrs. Wes Atkinson, Mrs. U. F. Stanley, Mrs. Lloyd Acheson and Mrs. W. Stuart, prepared refresh­ ments, Mrs. Murray Hodgins con­ ducted a Christmas contest. Dr. Showalter’s Address Dr. H. A. Showalter, president of Kist Canada beverages and president and chairman of the Board of the Stratford Shake­ spearean Festival, was the guest speaker Tuesday night, December 8, at the Community Centre an open meeting sponsored the Lucan W.I. Unfortunately, a number other activities prevented a larg- er attendance to hear Dr. Sho­ walter’s splendid address on the history of the Festival. He told of the board’s difficulties and discouragements and financial handicaps. However, the board never gave up but plodded on to final success. Mr. Percy Vahey, Mr. A. Kil­ mer and Mrs. H. F. Langford had charge of the musical part of the program. Mrs. Lloyd Ache­ son introduced the speaker and Mrs. Dave Park moved a vote of thanks. The president of the W.I. Mrs. Warner McRoberts presided. Three Injured At Clandeboye A London man, Leonard Thomas, 48, and two Centralia RCAF young women, Ruth Krue- gar and LAW Marie J. Donnelly, 24, are in St. Joseph’s and West­ minster Hospital, suffering from injuries received in a car acci­ dent at Clandeboye Friday eve­ ning. A third girl, a teacher at the air base, Miss Josephine Cosentino, of Thorold, was not hurt. The car hit the rear of a trac­ tor and manure spreader driven southward by Victor Hodgins, 29, of Clandeboye, who received an injured leg when thrown back­ wards into the spreader. Tratcor and spreader were wrecked. Police say there were no lights on either tractor or spreader. Financial Success For some weeks ’’Miss Lucan” and all her beautiful wardrobe has been on display in the Lon­ nie Bakeshop window. Many an adult as well as child paused to gaze longingly at the 'beautiful doll, hoping they would hold the lucky ticket on December 12. Long before the hour of 3:00 on Saturday a crowd of starry-eyed children with fingers crossed but in vain. For the ticket Reeve M. Bradley drew belonged to K. B. Colling, Ingersoll. The members of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Logion were greatly elated at the success of their project which netted them $175.25. Owing to inclement weather,} The Lucan G.G.I.T. will sing there were only 10 members at carols on Christmas eve and not the December meeting of the La- on December 23,'after which they dies Guild of Holy Trinity Church} will meet at the home of one of Monday evening, Mrs. James their leaders/, Miss Muriel Car- Thompson presided. Mrs. K, Egan. ling, for a Christmas party and read the scripture lesson, Annual reports showed a good year. It was decided to leave the arangements for the annual Christmas children's party and congregational pot-luck supper to the executive, the same to be held in the church basement on December 28 at 6:30 p.m. A donation of $15 to assist the Chancel flowers. Mrs. Egan’s Group charge of the January Lions Club dinners. After some discussion it was _____ ___ ___ _______ decided the Guild would be re- accomplished during 1953. exchange of gifts. The Explorers will sing carols on December 18 theand hold their party at church on December 23. was voted Guild for will have at by of Mr. and Mr^. Don Revington were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Jarvie, of London, on Sunday. Anglican WA Elects Officers .Mrs. Will Haskett was hostess for 19 members of Holy Trinity W.A. The president, Mrs, Jack Murdy, was assisted in the devo­ tions by Mrs. Frank Hovey, The scripture lesson was read by Mrs. T, A, Hodgins and Mrs. J, F. Wagland led in the Litany. There was a minute of silence in mem­ ory of Mrs. Aaron Davis, one of the branch’s most faithful mem­ bers, who passed away recently. The main business of the meet­ ing was the election of officers, conducted by Mrs, J, F. Wagland, and resulted as follows: Honorary president, Mrs. J. F. Wagland; president, Mrs. T. C. McFarlane; vice-presidents, Mrs. Harold Corbett and Miss Lina Abbott; secretary, Mrs. Frank Hovey; treasurer, Mrs. Jack Hod­ gins; Dorcas secretary, Mrs. T. A. Hodgins; assistants, Mrs. Jack Murdy apd Mrs. Bob Coleman; Living Message, Mrs. Irwin Scott; recording secretary, Miss Lina Abbott; and delegates, Mrs. J. Beatson and Mrs. Mitchell Has­ kett. Mrs. Jack Hodgins, Mrs. T. A. Hodgins and Mrs. Harold Corbett assisted the hostess. Truck Takes Fire The Granton Community Fire Brigade, under Chief William Munro again pame to the rescue when a five-ton car transport, driven by Archie Hamilton, 29, pf Thamesville, burst into flames on No.. 7 Highway near Edge- wood Saturday morning. Damage to the transport was estimated at $6,000. Though driving at 50 miles an hour, the driver was able to pull up in tome to jump unscathed. Youcantqo ALL-OUT sponsible for one-half the cost of reconditioning the hydro wiring. The officers for 1953 were all re-elected for 1954. A vote of thanks was voted to the old ex­ ecutive for . the wonderful work Billy Park, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Park, celebrat­ ed his seventh birthday Tuesday, December 18. Mrs. Bert Thomp­ son and Mrs. Lloyd Acheson as- isted Mrs. Park in feeding and entertaining the 19 little guests. IF you feel ALLIN These day* most people work under pressure, worry more, sleep less. This strain on body and brain makes physical fitness easier to lose—harder to regain, f Today’s tense living, lowered resistance, overwork, worry—any of these may affect normal kidney action. When kidneys get out of order, excess acids and wastes remain in the system. Then backache, disturbed rest, that “tired-out” heavy- headed feeling often follow. That’s the time to take Dodd’s Kidney Pills. Dodd’s stimulate the kidneys to normal action. Then you feel better—sleep better—work better. Ask for Dodd’s Kidney Pills,,at any drug counter I* Milton Foster Granton Resident Funeral services for the late Milton Foster, who passed away suddenly in Granton Thursday, December 10, in his seventy-first year, were held from the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan, on Saturday, December 12. The Rev. M. R. Griffin offici­ ated, with interment in Granton United Church Cemetery. The pallbearers were Austin Hobbs, Delmar Westman, Maurice Dins­ more, Walker Gibson, Joe Bryan and William Mills. Son of the late Charles and Emily Foster, he was born at Granton where, with the excep­ tion of a few years in the West, he lived all his life. For a num­ ber of years he worked on the farm of Maurice Dinsmore. He never married. His only survivor is a brother, William, of Port Credit. For the past two years, he lived alone in the small Gran­ ton home where he was found dead last Thursday. Public School Christmas Tree Owing to classroom isolation, there will be no regular Christ­ mas concert this year. However, there will be a splendid showing of films. Graduation pins cups for Field Day winners be presented. A Christmas and exchange of gifts and Santa himself .will be special tures of the evening of December 22. To avoid conflicting with hockey the program will begin at 7 p.m. at the Community Centre. Finch-Powell St. Thomas Anglican Church, Granton, decorated with baskets of white chrysanthemums and ferns, lighted by tall candles in candelabra, was the setting for the marriage of Elizabeth Louise . Powell and Peter Owen Finch. The Rev. M. R. Griffin, rector, officiated. Mrs. W. W. Gibson, organist of the church, presided at the organ, assisted 'by the sur- pliced choir. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Crouch, of Ailsa Craig; the groom is -the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Finch, of London. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was love­ ly, in an ankle length gown of white velvet with nylon tulle overskirt featuring Elizabethian collar and lily point sleeves. Pearl studs held her fingertip veil of silk illusion and she car­ ried a white prayer book adorned with a sheaf of red roses en­ hanced with ribbon streamers. Miss Violet Laithwaite of Gode­ rich was bridesmaid, wearing a rich blue velveteen gown with silver accessories and harmoniz­ ing bandeau. She carried yellow roses and baby mums. Miss Ruth Hardie, of Granton, was soloist, accompanied by Mrs. W. R. Clatworthy. Allan Finch, brother of the groom, was best man and Ushers were William PoWell, brother of the bride, William Finch, brother of the groom, Herbert Salmon and Ron Preszcator.Receiving guests in the church parlors where the wedding din­ ner was served, the bride’s mo­ ther wore dusty rose corded silk dress with winter carnations. The groom’s mother was attired in powdered blue crepe with beige accessories ahd a corsage of white carnations.For the wedding trip to the United States, the bride donned a bluish gray suit with gold and British tan accessories and cor­ sage Of red roses.The bride is a graduate of St. Joseph’s Hospital sehool of Nurs­ ing. The couple Will reside in Lohdom Granton "Native Dies In London Funeral services for the late Mrs. Annie Zilah Dann, who pass­ ed away in London on Tuesday, December 8, in her eighty-second year, " were held from the C. Haskett and Son Funeral Home, Lucan, on Thursday, ’December 10, with interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Rev. M. R. Grif­ fin, of Granton, officiated. The pallbearers were Walker Gibson, Jack Clathworth, Alfred Hodgins, Robert Rainey, Delmar Westman and John Beatson. Mrs. Dann,. was the. daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William German and was born in the Granton district-. After her mar­ riage to tho late Dr. William Dann, who passed away 10 years ago, she made her home in Gran­ ton. She was the last member of her family. Her only survivor is a niece, Mrs. Ernest Bosley, London. of Mrs. Bertha Wildern •• Mrs. Bertha May Wildern pass­ ed away very suddenly at her home in St. Catharines December 4 in her seventy-eighth year, Ftineral services were held from the Butler and Son Funeral Home, December 7, with the minister from Knox Presbyterian Church officiting. interment was in Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Wildern, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wildern, was born in London. Iler bus-* band, the iate Mr. Karl Wildern, District Plant Chief of Bell Tele­ phone Company, passed away in 1928; also two sons In 1928 and 1936. Mrs. Wildern lived in a number nf cities, but moved to St. Catharines some years before her husband’s death, She is sur­ vived by two daughters, Mrs. Howard Karl Travers, of Wash­ ington, and Miss Dorothy Wil­ dern, at home; also one sister, Mrs. T. D. Orme, of Lttcafi. i I i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiniii ii mini i iiiiaiiii i Arena Activities I By LEN GAUDETTE I Friday night is the night! You hockey fans have waited for this game and the time has arrived when Ilderton, who took the tropliies.-last season, meet our Irish Six. “Making his home debut will be popular Ferdinand Fillion, Sud­ bury lad, who has a good hockey background, having played in Sudbury, Toronto, Great Britain, Switzerland and Wichita, Kansas. Broken ribs have kept him out, but he’ll be on that blue-line at 8:30 p.m. Friday. The entire club from stick boy to president have the proper team spirit, so watch our Irish squad go! Bantams Wallop Exeter Jim Freeman’s Bantams down­ ed Exeter 8-2 last weekend, but sorry to say our Pee Wees lost 5-1 to St. Marys. Our kids will be all right once we get our lines properly organized. Free Skating Every Tuesday afternoon from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. there will be free skating for all children 10 years and under only. See ClandebOys defeated Unit­ ed last 'week in our church league. You must pass that puck around fellows! Sportsman Of The Week Without this particular gentle­ man, sports in Lucan Would not be Where it is today, lie has done everything in his. power to give us a good inter­ mediate team* has helped out minor set-up and has often put aside his own business to straighten out any difficulties that arise in the sports field. Long overdue as my sportsman of tho Week is tho president of the Irish Six:* member of the Arena Board* "daddy” of all sports, Mr. Harvey Langford, bettor known as “ii. b.” A GENERAL MOTORS VALUE GMC-154A NOW ON DISPLAY Pearson Motor SalesZurich Ontario PONTIAC, BUICK SALES AND SERVICE a3 3 3 Here’s the feature you’ve been waiting for. The 9300 and 9400 series now have a new Hydra-Malic transmission which eliminates clutch and gear shifting. It also selects the right gear for any load and any condition. Now you Can carry sand or grain loose in the pick-up box with no leakage. And the boxes are deeper this year* giving a lower loading height. Even the tail­ gate is stronger with new safety catch that eliminates rattles. With this amazing optional feature, the driver floats over bumps with no harsh jouncing. And for extra comfort, the seat is fully adjustable so the driver can select the best driving position. 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